A challenging mountain hike via Urgjoch to the Ascherhütte, featuring impressive mountain views and untouched alpine scenery.
From the Komperdell top station (S201) on trail no. 21 (Weitwanderweg trail 702) to the signpost (S208). On trail no. 22 ascend to the Unteren Glockhäuser (small lake, S261), as the large gully is called in local dialect. Exit from the gully in steep curves to the Urgjoch (2,759 m, S271). From the Urgjoch, northwestwards over snowfields which are even dangerous in summertime to the Kübelgrubenscharte (S273), then descend into the Kübelgrubengrund, continue to the Ascherhütte. At the signpost (S276) ascend to the Rotpleiskopf (2,936 m) possible (1 hour).
Travel by train to Landeck-Zams railway station. From there, change to bus line 220 towards Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis.
By car, take the A12 to the Landeck exit, then follow the B171 and L19 towards Serfaus. Serfaus has traffic-calmed streets. Day visitors should park their cars in the car park at the entrance to the village and then take the underground to the starting point of the tour. Guests staying in Serfaus can drive right up to their accommodation.
Parking is available at the car park at the entrance to Serfaus. From there, you can take the underground railway to the village centre or the starting point of the tour.